Coming Together Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning District Return to School Plan Wednesday, September 2, 2020 1
Coming Together CURRENT STATUS Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning • The District has submitted its Return to School Plan and Staff and Student Safety Plan, which have been approved by the Ministry of Education. • The Plans were developed to meet all the Guidelines from the Provincial Health Office and the Ministry of Education. • The Plans were reviewed by Interior Health, Provincial Health and the Ministry of Education. 2
Coming Together PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning 3
Coming Together PRINCIPALS CONNECTING NOW Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning * *Learning groups attend either Thursday or Friday for a full day orientation. 4
Coming Together CURRENT STATUS - FINANCIAL Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning Financial Considerations The District is experiencing financial pressures due to: • a decrease in international student enrolment because of Federal decisions • significant increased costs due to providing safe learning environments and enhanced Program options – eSchoolBC. New Revenue: On September 3 rd the Provincial Government • announced $4.1M for the first round of Federal Funding . • The District has received some Provincial funding and flexibility that support the District’s Plans including $1.7M for cleaning and safety measures. 4
Coming Together COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning 660 people responded to the Thoughtexchange Survey. 6
Coming Together COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning 660 people responded to the Thoughtexchange Survey. 7
Coming Together COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning Public Questions/Comments 100 Remote learning option 68 Protocols for exposure 32 Holding spots in schools 23 Mandatory Masks 22 Physical distancing 16 Schedule questions 11 High school scheduling 10 Busing 9 Cleaning protocols and supplies 9 Safety concerns 7 Ventilation 5 Outside timetable courses 4 Distance learning for French Immersion 4 TTOC related questions 3 Childcare 2 Plexiglass barriers for desks 2 Playground sanitization 1 Athletic Programs 8
Coming Together RESTART PLAN Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning Student Programming Options Parents have 3 options to choose for their student for the 2020/21 school year: 1. In-Person Instruction ( follow regular registration protocols) 2. Distance Learning ( register with eSchoolBC) 3. Home Education ( register with your home school) Due to staffing and facility limitations, students must complete the school year in the program chosen unless they are medically compromised. Spots in schools will be held only for students that are medically compromised. Other students will be required to apply as a new student per regular registration policy. Speak with your Principal. 9
Coming Together REMOTE OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning 1 2 Registered Homeschool Remote Learning (Provided by SD23 eSchoolBC) Parents/guardians deliver the entire educational program to Remote learning students will children at home. have access to regularly scheduled tutorials with District Students are registered with teachers, individual drop in the catchment school in support (virtual or in person) and MyEdBC, but do not retain a flexibility to support individual seat in the school organization. circumstances. ● Following Policy 405 - Student Placement and Policy 405R - Student Placement Regulations. ● Students in Grades 10-12 may cross-enroll between schools, including Distributed Learning. ● Students in K-9 may not cross-enroll between schools within a district. 10
Coming Together HOMESCHOOL Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning • Homeschooling comes with great responsibility – choosing this option means parents must provide and supervise their child’s entire educational program, including curriculum and learning materials. • Access to school library with an appointment. 11
SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH Coming Together Framework for Enhancing MORE CHOICE 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning Improvements to eSchoolBC – School District No. 23’s remote option. ● Reassigned existing eSchoolBC staff and Learning Technology Team staff ● to accommodate emerging learning needs for students and families. Additional teaching staff hired to provide service to meet increasing ● demand (K-12). Implementation of a new synchronous K-5 program. ● Fully synchronous middle school program (Grade 6-9) with optional in ● person or virtual tutorial, lessons, and field studies by choice. Weekly synchronous tutorials and lessons to support students in Grade 10- ● 12 core courses. 12
Coming Together ELEMENTARY OPTIONS FOR K-5 Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning K-5 Synchronous This program will serve students from within Central Okanagan Public Schools only. Learning groups will be organized in similar grade groups and learning will focus primarily on literacy and numeracy. Weekly learning activities will include a variety of self-paced activities, scheduled (synchronous) online lessons and class meetings and student choice learning through a variety of online tools such Zoom, Google Classroom etc.). Orientations begin the week of Monday, September 14, 2020. 13
Coming Together MIDDLE SCHOOL OPTIONS FOR 6-9 Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning 6-9 Synchronous Scheduled, Daily Virtual Classes Students will attend virtual classes 4 days per week. Classes include 4 core academics (English, Social Studies, Math and Science) with additional cross-curricular enrichment opportunities. Learning groups will be organized in similar grade groups. Individual and/or small group support available in person and virtually. Optional in-person field studies may be offered to support a greater sense of community. Orientations begin the week of Monday, September 14, 2020. 14
Coming Together SECONDARY SCHOOL OPTIONS FOR 10-12 Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning Additional Remote Learning 10-12 Self-Paced Learning Supports Full-time or part-time students work Flexible hours for support ● at their own pace online (9:00am-7:00pm M-Th, 9:00am- (asynchronously). Students may 3:00pm F) remain cross-enrolled with their Weekly scheduled online ● local schools. Students have regular synchronous lessons, tutorials access to teacher support either by and Q&A opportunities for some phone, video conference, email or in courses (Math/Science) person. Each of our secondary Individual learning supports by ● schools also has a local eSchoolBC appointment (virtually or in person) teacher contact for additional Additional staffing to facilitate ● school-based support for cross- student communications and enrolled students. outreach support. Details of each program can be found on the eSchoolBC website. 15
Coming Together FAQs Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning Can the Board preserve a family's enrollment seat(s) in their current school if the family elects to either distance learn or home school due to extenuating circumstances within their family? • It is proposed that parents selecting eSchoolBC will be able to reapply to their school or program if space is available with the priority of fourth. • At this time, a student's place in their school will be held only when a student’s documented medical condition prevents their attendance for an extended period. • The Board of Education is considering a motion tonight to create a transitional period where families can keep their spot in a program until November 13, 2020. After that date, parents need to select one of the three options. 16
Coming Together HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN Framework for Enhancing 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Learning Public Health Measures 1. Following Public Health Orders • 50-person maximum does not apply to school settings 2. Contact Tracing • Maintaining class lists, visitor sign- in, seating plans allow for efficient contact tracing by Public Health 3. Learning Groups • Schools are organized into Learning Groups • District Learning Groups are smaller than the Provincial requirements • 60 elementary and middle school students 17 • 120 secondary school students
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